Loggins was born in Everett, Washington and is the youngest of three brothers. His mother was Lina (née Massie), a homemaker, and his father, Robert George Loggins, was a salesman. They lived in Detroit and Seattle before settling in Alhambra, California. Loggins attended San Gabriel Mission High School, graduating in 1966. He formed a band called the Second Helping that released three singles during 1968 and 1969 on Viva Records. Greg Shaw described the efforts as "excellent punky folk-pop records" that were written by Loggins who was likely to be the bandleader and singer as well; Shaw included "Let Me In" on both Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 and the Pebbles, Volume 9 CD.
Loggins had a short gig playing guitar for the New Improved Electric Prunes in 1969 before writing four songs for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which were included in their Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy album. During his early twenties, he was part of the band Gator Creek with Mike Deasy. An early version of "Danny's Song" (later recorded by Loggins and Messina and a No. 7 Hot 100 hit for Anne Murray in 1973) was included in a record on Mercury Records.
Loggins appears in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V playing himself as the host of an in-game radio station called Los Santos Rock Radio. He also lends the songs "Danger Zone" and "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)", and sings station jingles.
In 2014, Loggins appeared as himself in the episode "Baby Shower" of the fifth season of the animated comedy series Archer. His song "Danger Zone" had been a recurring joke in the show. At the end of the episode and during the credits, Loggins also performs a country version of "Danger Zone" as a duet with the character of Cherlene. Loggins stated in a later interview that his in-show nickname 'K-Log' is a complete creation of the show, stating, "It was always a joke. That's why it works, because it's so absurd.
Only A Miracle
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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Lately I've been wonderin' if that's really true
For a boy, time can be a lovely dance
Then suddenly the music can fade
Leave the man alone and dreamless
Till he only sees that he's used up all his chances after all
'Til now only a miracle could do to save the man I've turned into
Love, it always seemed so easy
Just like a child who plays with imaginary friends
I could see the face of someone I believe
But only in the words of a song
Then she came along and got me dreamin'
That's when you began and when I held you, I held a miracle in my hands
'Til now only a miracle could do, I've found the boy I was in you
You've come to let me know there are miracles
And now only a miracle could do what I have finally found in you
I've come to let you know I believe that
Miracles can happen in the end
The song "Only a Miracle" by Kenny Loggins is a heartfelt reflection on the idea of miracles and the power of love to transform a person's life. The opening lines express the singer's belief that anything can happen in life, but as he grows older he becomes less optimistic. The line "For a boy, time can be a lovely dance, then suddenly the music can fade" suggests that as we grow older, we become more aware of the limitations of our lives and the inevitability of the end. The following line "Leave the man alone and dreamless" emphasizes the desperation that can come from feeling like life has passed you by.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the singer needs a miracle to save him. He wonders if there is anyone out there who can help him. The second verse shifts the focus to love. Love is something that always seemed easy to the singer, but he realizes that finding true love is a difficult thing. The line "But only in the words of a song" suggests that he had been looking for love but had not yet found it until he met someone special.
The bridge brings the two themes of the song together. The singer tells us that he found a miracle in the form of the person he loves. He is finally able to believe that miracles can happen in life. The song ends with a sense of hope and renewal as he sings, "I've come to let you know I believe that miracles can happen in the end".
Line by Line Meaning
I've always said that I believe anything can happen
I'm a hopeful person who believes in the power of chance and luck.
Lately I've been wonderin' if that's really true
I'm starting to question my belief. Maybe not everything can happen.
For a boy, time can be a lovely dance
Growing up is often happy and carefree, like a dance.
Then suddenly the music can fade
But sometimes things can suddenly go wrong, without warning.
Leave the man alone and dreamless
This can leave a person lost and hopeless, with no dreams to pursue.
'Til now only a miracle could do to save the man I've turned into
I feel like I'm in a bad place and only a miracle can change things.
Won't somebody let me know, where's my miracle
I'm pleading with anyone and everyone for help.
Love, it always seemed so easy
I used to think that love came easily and naturally.
Just like a child who plays with imaginary friends
Love was like playing make-believe, creating a perfect partner in my imagination.
I could see the face of someone I believe
I had a vision of my perfect partner in my mind.
But only in the words of a song
These ideas about love were only in my head, not reflected in reality.
Then she came along and got me dreamin'
But when I met someone special, she made me believe in love again.
That's when you began and when I held you, I held a miracle in my hands
I found my miracle in my partner, who I see as a miracle in itself.
'Til now only a miracle could do, I've found the boy I was in you
I had given up on finding true love until I met you, who rekindled my hope and faith.
You've come to let me know there are miracles
My partner has showed me that there is still hope and that miracles can happen.
And now only a miracle could do what I have finally found in you
After finding my love, I believe that only a miracle could take my happiness away.
I've come to let you know I believe that
I want to express my faith and belief in miracles.
Miracles can happen in the end
Despite the disappointments and setbacks, good things may still happen in the end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KENNY LOGGINS, MICHAEL MCDONALD
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